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What does the term Blephar/o refer to?
What does the term Blephar/o refer to?
- Eyelid (correct)
- Iris
- Pupil
- Conjunctiva
What does Conjunctiv/o mean?
What does Conjunctiv/o mean?
Conjunctiva
What is referred to by Cor/o?
What is referred to by Cor/o?
Pupil
What does Corne/o refer to in medical terminology?
What does Corne/o refer to in medical terminology?
What does Dacry/o represent?
What does Dacry/o represent?
What is the meaning of Irid/o?
What is the meaning of Irid/o?
What does Ocul/o refer to?
What does Ocul/o refer to?
What does the term Opto mean?
What does the term Opto mean?
What does phac/o refer to?
What does phac/o refer to?
What does Retin/o indicate?
What does Retin/o indicate?
What is Scler/o associated with?
What is Scler/o associated with?
What does Cry/o mean?
What does Cry/o mean?
What is the meaning of Dipl/o?
What is the meaning of Dipl/o?
What does Iso- mean?
What does Iso- mean?
What does Photo refer to?
What does Photo refer to?
What does Tono indicate?
What does Tono indicate?
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Blephar/o
Blephar/o
Eyelid
Conjunctiv/o
Conjunctiv/o
Conjunctiva
Cor/o
Cor/o
Pupil
Corne/o
Corne/o
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Dacry/o
Dacry/o
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Irid/o
Irid/o
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Ocul/o
Ocul/o
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Opto
Opto
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phac/o
phac/o
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Retin/o
Retin/o
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Scler/o
Scler/o
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Cry/o
Cry/o
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Dipl/o
Dipl/o
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Iso-
Iso-
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Photo
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Tono
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Study Notes
Eye and Tear Related Medical Terms
- Blephar/o refers to the eyelid, a vital structure protecting the eye.
- Conjunctiv/o denotes the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane covering the front of the eye and inner eyelids.
- Cor/o, Core/o, pupill/o represent the pupil, the opening in the center of the iris controlling light entry.
- Corne/o, kerat/o pertain to the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye that refracts light.
- Dacry/o, lacrim/o, lacrym/o refer to tears and tear ducts; spelling can vary with "i" or "y".
- Irid/o, iri/o relate to the iris, the colored part of the eye that regulates pupil size.
- Ocul/o, ophthalm/o indicate the eye itself, essential for vision.
- Opto signifies vision, a critical sense for perception.
- Phac/o, phak/o are terms for the lens, which focuses light onto the retina.
- Retin/o refers to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
- Scler/o indicates the sclera, the white outer coating of the eyeball.
Additional Medical Terms
- Cry/o means cold or freezing, often related to treatments in medicine.
- Dipl/o signifies two or double, relevant in conditions like diplopia (double vision).
- Iso- indicates sameness or equality, commonly used in various medical contexts.
- Photo denotes light, which is foundational in vision and many medical imaging techniques.
- Tono refers to tension or pressure, crucial in assessing eye health and conditions like glaucoma.
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